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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Raleigh Nonprofits and Charities
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The Gay Christian Network
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.82799 stars 343 reviews
geneticsguy8 wrote:
GCN is an amazing organization that provides a place for thousands of GLBT Christians who often times feel like they have no where else to go. They are encouraging and provide great resources for the encouragement of their members. more »
Children & Youth
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Educate Tomorrow's Parents
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.97015 stars 134 reviews
Marlene wrote:
I am an educator who has twenty-five years of teaching experience. I came to know Randi, the executive director of ESP, fifteen years ago while we were tutoring children in an impoverished neighborhood. I became a board member of ESP because I share... more »
Children & Youth
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LGBT Center Of Raleigh Inc
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.96226 stars 106 reviews
Anthony G. wrote:
Ex-Board member here. The LGBT Center of Raleigh was so needed and here it stands! Offering programs and cheering on the LGBT population of NC. It has a devoted string of volunteers and members who do everything they can to make everyone feel welcome... more »
Civil Rights
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Curamericas Global
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.98058 stars 103 reviews
athelas wrote:
I was the most impressed with how Curamericas worked within the community and local doctors to find out the needs of the area prior to establishing projects and beginning work. The worked closely with the locals to incorporate and combine modern technology... more »
Health
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NC GreenPower
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.95455 stars 66 reviews
Writer wrote:
I found NC GreenPower through VolunteerMatch and have volunteered with them a few times. Renewable resources and sustainable energy is a passion of mine and is what I am going to school for. Because they have teamed up with Duke Energy, donating on... more »
Environment
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POWER OF THE DREAM INC
- Location:
- , NC
4.92 stars 50 reviews
Rita M. wrote:
The Power of the Dream is creating jobs and advocates for adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Very dedicated people with years of experience in this field. They are well connected in the community and have a great long term... more »
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Freedom United
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.90909 stars 44 reviews
Nick M.1 wrote:
Freedom United is the real deal. I've had a lot of personal experience working alongside their CEO, Joe Schmidt. Joe and his leader's have a true heart for human trafficking in all it's forms. Moreover, they're excellent, entrepreneurial, ethical, in... more »
International
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Capitol Commission Inc
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.79412 stars 34 reviews
nhunt wrote:
As a North Carolina State Senator, I can attest that Capitol Commission has been an effective ministry to the North Carolina Legislature. They sponsor weekly Bible studies, monthly prayer breakfasts and meet individually with legislators when requested.... more »
Religion
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The Hillel School
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
5 stars 34 reviews
HillelMama wrote:
I never imagined I would find a preschool with teachers who truly love my children as their own! At Hillel, I know my boys are happy, safe, and well cared for. They leave school singing Shabbat and holiday songs that bring joy into our home every week!... more »
Education
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Start A Snowball, Inc
- Location:
- RALEIGH, NC
4.90909 stars 33 reviews
JMW77 wrote:
This organization is doing great work in the hope to build the next generation of givers. The children of today will one day have to tackle the problems of tomorrow and Start A Snowball is starting from the ground up to help teach and help kids understand... more »
Children & Youth
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GCFLearnFree.org
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.80769 stars 26 reviews
jholliday wrote:
I have never used this site myself but I have heard nothing but good things about it from lots of different people. I've heard its good quality and people like that it's free. more »
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Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund, Inc.
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.86364 stars 22 reviews
SAAF-NC wrote:
I had no where to go for help. My credit was poor and my family could not help me. A fellow Soldier told me about the SAAF and how they have helped hundreds of military families in NC. I put in my application and within 24 hours I received the money... more »
Human Services
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The Grey Muzzle Organization
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
5 stars 21 reviews
pg55 wrote:
I found this charity through another charity that helps senior dogs. Every year that I continue to volunteer with Grey Muzzle, I am awed by the variety of senior dogs they help, and by the different programs throughout the country which are coming up... more »
Animals
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Triangle Radio Reading Service
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.89474 stars 19 reviews
lindao wrote:
TRRS works to keep people with a print disability informed about current local events. Even if you don't have the time to sit beside a radio to hear the news, you can still stay up-to-date. Just download the readings you wish to hear from the internet... more »
Arts & Culture
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Birthchoice
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
5 stars 15 reviews
veronica3 wrote:
Birthchoice is comprised of people who care deeply for and work hard for women with an unplanned pregnancy and their difficult choices. more »
Civil Rights
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Two Paws Up NC Shelter Rescue Inc
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
2.6 stars 15 reviews
texsld wrote:
This rescue group appears not to have the funds necessary to pay for their vet bills. Please be careful and get everything in writing - volunteers have been stuck with vet bills.This happened to me-$500.00 Better yet, move on to a rescue with proper... more »
Animals
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Kimberlys Touch
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
Mary M.28 wrote:
The first thing I noticed about Kimberly is that kindness is first. After that comes her incredible drive to further the cause of helping cancer patients. I have asked her many times where she gets the energy to do what she does but she just laughs and... more »
Philanthropy
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Family Promise of Wake County, Inc.
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.92308 stars 13 reviews
ashleyw wrote:
Amazing organization supported by many Wake County congregations. I was happy to volunteer my time watching children while parents in the program attended budgeting classes. more »
Homeless & Housing
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Jobs for Life Inc
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.92308 stars 13 reviews
bill wrote:
As an employer, I appreciate the job performance attitudes that JFL instills in it's graduates. The importance of being on time, having an attitude of "how can I help, what else can I do", handling conflict resolution and constantly growing and developing.... more »
Job Training
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The United States Equine Rescue Lea Gue Inc
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.33333 stars 12 reviews
lfranzetta wrote:
USERL has partnered with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) in a number of horse neglect cases to ensure that abused horses are given a second chance at life and permanent, new homes where they can thrive. While ALDF is able to oversee the legal aspects... more »
Animals
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Hope Connection International Inc.
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.90909 stars 11 reviews
marg6300 wrote:
Hope Connection is an amazing place where folks can go to share their burdens, their pain, their fears and their hopes and dreams. It's a place where caring individuals are there to listen and offer words of encouragement and support. Resources to community... more »
Children & Youth
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Artspace Inc
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.81818 stars 11 reviews
kate2 wrote:
We are blessed to have such a great cultural institution in the heart of downtown Raleigh. I've lived in major cities (San Francisco most recently) and never have I seen a place that draws a city's entire arts community together like Artspace. Well done! more »
Arts & Culture
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Ten Eighteen Inc
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
5 stars 11 reviews
TPritch wrote:
Not only does the money go to those in need, it helps people to enable themselves to be successful and then, help others. That’s what a charity should do! more »
Education
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AAFF
- Location:
- Fuquay Varina, NC
5 stars 11 reviews
Writer wrote:
AAFF is making a real difference in the lives of Afghanistan. In 2012, they built 25 wells. In 2013, they built 5 more wells, providing water for 15,000 families. In 2015, they finished the Gohar Khatoon girls' school, which has received community praise,... more »
Education
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The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.72727 stars 11 reviews
Thomas234 wrote:
My children have all benefitted from programming at the Poe Health Center. Without a doubt, the field trip to the Poe Center is always anticipated and results in lots of suggestions for mom and dad! I highly recommend the Poe Center for school groups,... more »
Education
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